Baltic Connections

Baltic Connections: A journey into the world of contemporary Baltic ceramics in the heart of Italy during the Festival Argilla Italia 2024. ‘Connections’ brings together a diverse group of professional artists from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, with the aim of showcasing the evolving landscape of Baltic ceramic art. Within the intricate tapestry of ceramic creation, connections abound, between nature and man, between artists and their materials, and between the Baltic nations themselves. With a shared passion for storytelling and a deep connection to their craft, these artists explore a myriad of themes, from technical skill to innovative forms and conceptual expressions. Drawing inspiration from their rich cultural that and history, the Baltic ceramists that imbue their creations with layers of meaning and identity. The exhibition reveals the common threads that unite these artists, while celebrating the unique nuances shaped by each country’s culture. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the vibrant contemporary ceramic scene in the Baltic States. This showcase of artistic voices and perspectives celebrates creativity, cultural exchange and the enduring spirit of connection. Curators: Valentins Petjko (Lettonia) Aivars Baranovskis (Lettonia) Agne Šemberaitė (Lituania) Pille Kaleviste (Estonia) Estonian artists: Ingrid Allik, Kaja Altvee, Merike Hallik, Kadi Hektor, Elize Hiiop, Jarõna Ilo, Pille Kaleviste, Kauri Kallas, Karin Kalman, Üllo Karro, Kristel Kärdi, Lauri Kilusk, Kersti Laanmaa, Aigi Orav, Laura Põld, Sander Raudsepp, Maarika Saarelaht, Kärt Seppel, Annika Teder, Anne Türn Latvian artists: Sanita Ābelīte, Aivars Baranovskis, Ojūna Batbajara, Una Gura, Haralds Jegodzienskis, Ieva Jurka, Linda Kivule, Aira Lesiņa, Dainis Lesiņš, Olga Melehina, Kristīne Nicmane, Rūdis Pētersons, Valda Podkalne, Dainis Pundurs, Esmeralda Purvišķe, Zahars Purvišķis, Juta Rindina, Ilona Romule, Agnese Staģe, Agnese Sunepa, Elīna Titāne, Lilija Zeiļa Lithuanian artists:: Eugenijus Čibinskas, Konstancija Dzimidavičienė, Eglė Einikytė-Narkevičienė, Monika Gedrimaitė, Dalia Gineitė, Dalia Jakimavičienė, Audrius Janušonis, Jurgita Jasinskaitė, Ramutė Juršienė, Rasa Justaitė-Gecevičienė, Vida Juškaitė, Beatričė Kelerienė, Valdas Kurklietis, Jolanta Kvašytė, Jovita Laurušaitė, Laimutė Matijošaitytė-Martinkienė, Milena Pirštelienė, Egidijus Radvenskas, Agnė Šemberaitė, Rūta Šipalytė